Thurman G. Adams Jr. (July 25, 1928 – June 23, 2009) was a

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member of the

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, representing the 19th District. He was the longest-serving state senator in Delaware history, at the time of his death.

Biography

Adams was born in 1928 to Thurman and Bessie Lillian Adams. He was the youngest of four children, and grew up working on the farm during the Great Depression and World War II. He was educated in the public schools and graduated from the

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in 1950.

Death

On June 23, 2009, Adams died from

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. He was 80 years old.

Legacy

The University of Delaware acquired the personal papers and collectible memorabilia of Adams in 2010. Items may be displayed as part of a special collection after review and processing. The University of Delaware named its research and education farm in Georgetown, Delaware in honor of Adams. The research farm is named the Thurman G. Adams Agricultural Research Farm.

References

External links

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''Follow the Money'' - Thurman Adams Jr. campaign contributions

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